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The 7 Biggest AI Mistakes SMB Leaders Make (And How to Fix Them) - Webinar Recording

Many leaders rush to adopt AI without building the operational foundation needed to make it effective. In this recorded webinar, we discuss how to turn AI-generated content into real, executable business processes.

AI can write a policy in 30 seconds. It can draft a procedure in a minute. It can even generate a full security handbook before your coffee gets cold.

But here’s the problem: just because AI wrote it…doesn’t mean it works.

In this practical session, we discuss the most common mistakes SMB leaders make with AI and how to avoid them. From “check-the-box” compliance to unclear ownership and untested processes, many organizations are moving fast but aren’t building the operational foundation that lets AI be the powerful business tool it’s meant to be.

In this recorded webinar session, you’ll learn

  • Why documentation isn’t the same as process
  • How to avoid AI-generated policies that don’t match reality
  • What real AI governance looks like inside an SMB
  • How to assign ownership and accountability
  • Simple ways to test and validate AI-driven workflows

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If your organization is embracing AI—or planning to—this webinar will help ensure you’re building more than just polished documentation. If you'd like more help understanding how to turn AI-generated content into real, executable business processes, just reach out to us! Our team is here to help.

Kyle Peterson

Kyle Peterson is the Senior Director, vCIO at Uprise Partners, responsible for ensuring clients receive proactive, strategic guidance to strengthen, secure, and modernize their technology environments.

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